11 Quotes by Etsuko Yamashita

  • Author Etsuko Yamashita
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    The CPI proved not so helpful for the yen's rises. The market is now shifting its focus to the policy meeting.

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    Fukui will probably reiterate prospects for steady economic recovery. Even if Fukui says the same thing as before, some investors will use it as an excuse to buy the yen as the dollar is going through a short- term decline.

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  • Author Etsuko Yamashita
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    Given what's already priced in, I don't think there's any reason for the yen to rise much further.

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    European economies are picking up. The German economy in particular is expanding, shown in yesterday's confidence figures, supporting the euro.

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  • Author Etsuko Yamashita
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    Speculation about an early shift in policy will fitfully encourage yen-buying in the short term. That will become increasingly so as we head toward April.

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  • Author Etsuko Yamashita
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    Strong economic figures will confirm the Japanese economy is doing better, reinforcing expectations of an end to the zero- interest-rate policy as early as the fourth quarter. That's yen positive for sure.

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  • Author Etsuko Yamashita
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    The euro is becoming firmer, supported by a better economic outlook and expectations of further interest-rate increases by the ECB.

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